NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Webinar

Equitable and Effective Teaching Practice

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

North Carolina educators, district leaders, and coaches are invited to join the NCDPI Mathematics team as we explore Five Equity-Based Practices for learning in math classrooms. This virtual session will discuss how these practices can be used to help students meet the expectations outlined in the standards and to build more inclusive practices to reach, engage, and nurture underserved students.

Participants will examine the differences between representative and non-representative lessons, assessment considerations, and questions for reflection and their impact on the student’s mathematics learning and identity. The equity-based practices are designed to support standards-based instruction that align to varying student math identities and their multiple funds of cultural experiences. This session supports student identity as an asset to their educational experience in the mathematics classroom by providing access and opportunity for them to engage in high quality mathematics instruction. 

Click this link to register.

For more information, please contact Lisa Ashe at lisa.ashe@dpi.nc.gov

Calling All STEM Reviewers!

Your Support is Greatly Appreciated

The 2021-2022 North Carolina STEM Schools of Distinction Recognition Program is underway. With nearly 20 schools across the state having communicated their Intent to be recognized as a leading STEM program in North Carolina, we are asking those STEM educational leaders, who have familiarity with the STEM Schools of Distinction process, to assist with the Review of this year's applications. 

Individuals presently leading within a NC recognized STEM school, or any individuals who have served as past SSoD reviewers, are asked to provide updated contact information by completing this Reviewer Application by January 14th.

There will be a required Virtual Reviewer training January 25th repeated again January 27th (you choose one) for those selected to participate. The applications will be shared the week following the February 4th deadline and then reviewers will have two weeks to complete their review and share feedback.  The number of reviewers assigned will be dependent upon the number of submitted applications.

Thank you for continuing to drive quality STEM programming in North Carolina!

For further information, contact STEM consultant, Howie Ginsburg at howard.ginsburg@dpi.nc.gov.

Professional Development Opportunities with NCCAT

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (www.nccat.org) (NCCAT) provides free professional development to NC educators in residential, online, virtual, school, and regional settings. Our professional learning is designed to help you gain knowledge and skills to support student learning. Make plans today to join us for timely, research-based professional development!

Spring registration open now.

For more information about available sessions and dates, click this link. 

For more NCCAT programs please visit www.nccat.org

NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Virtual Office Hours

 On December 14, 2021, the NCDPI K-12 Mathematics team, with special   guests from the NCDPI ESL/Title III Team lead by EL consultant Ivanna     Mann Thrower Anderson, held an office hour for NC math school and       district leaders. This office hour featured English Learner information and   provided EL resources. 

Click here for the agenda, presentation, and recording.

Update Reminder: Division of Academic Standards’ Google Sites

As of January 1, 2022, the Division of Academic Standards has moved content area Google Sites to a new online home on the NC Department of Public Instruction website. 

Although Google Sites are no longer available, K-12 Mathematics resources, like the North Carolina Standard Course of Study documents, the Unpacking Documents, K-2 Math Assessment, NC2ML resources, and Math Options Charts, will still be accessible via the NCDPI Mathematics Team webpage.

View this video to learn more about navigating the NCDPI Division of Academic Standards’ new webpages.